Lost It's Fur

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hello..I found a kitten last 2 weeks..so I decided to raise it..but it seems to lost some of it's fur..i can see it's face lost some fur(at the left side)..can anybody tell me what is the problem..thanks..
 

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Does the kitten seem to be active and doing okay? How old is he/she and what have you been feeding for him? I think worms could cause some fur loss, have you dewormed the kitten yet?
 
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he is okay..sometime he is active..i'm not sure how old the kitten..but i think 3-4 months..I'm just give him a canned fish..some milk and some fish biscuit's cat..I don't think I dewormed the kitten..how to do that?
 

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I would take the kitten to the vet to find out what's wrong. We cannot diagnose anything, unfortuantely, via the internet. It's possible s/he could have a skin fungus, which left untreated will only get worse.
 

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Originally Posted by white cat lover

I would take the kitten to the vet to find out what's wrong. We cannot diagnose anything, unfortuantely, via the internet. It's possible s/he could have a skin fungus, which left untreated will only get worse.
I agree 100%
 

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Originally Posted by ezooone

he is okay..sometime he is active..i'm not sure how old the kitten..but i think 3-4 months..I'm just give him a canned fish..some milk and some fish biscuit's cat..I don't think I dewormed the kitten..how to do that?
Cows milk can upset cats tummies, so I wouldn't give him anymore of it. Canned fish is best if you only give it as a treat ever once in a while, cat food is all they really need.

You have to take the kitty to a vet to have him dewormed. I don't know about the hair falling out, never heard of worms doing it. I would take him to a vet because it could be ring-worm which you could catch from him. It's time for him to be neutered too, tom cats spray and can turn agressive.

Welcome to TCS, and thanks for taking in the little sweetheart.
 

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Lots of things can cause loss of fur - flea allergy is a common one, or ringworm or lack of some nutrient. I agree to feed him only cat food and no milk - he does not need it at 3-4 months and it can upset his stomach. And only a vet can tell you exactly what is the problem and give you a remedy.
 

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Definitely get the little guy along to a vet - they can diagnose the skin problem, and give you advice on the best diet for your kitty, and talk to you about a vaccination schedule, and when to spay/neuter the kitty.

There's a Fur Pics forum, where you can share cute pictures of your little kitty, and behaviour and nutrition forums if you need any help with those aspects of owning a kitty.

Good luck and thanks for taking in this kitty!
 
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thanks everybody! i will follow all of your advices.. thanks again..
 

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Hello and welcome to TCS! How good of you to take the little baby in.

What is the kitten's name? yes, you do need to get the kitten in to see a vet. The fur loss could also be from fleas, ringworm, other skin disorder, too many things for us to even guess at.

Your kitten will need his or her vaccinations, and to be spayed or neutered when s/he is healthy enough to withstand it.

And has been said, s/he needs kitten or cat food, not people food.

Please stick around and tell us how things go.
 
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